What are the Inverse Properties of Addition and Multiplication?

What are the Inverse Properties of Addition and Multiplication?

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Inverse properties of addition and multiplication got you stumped? This tutorial should help! Check it out and learn these two important inverse properties.

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Background Tutorials

  • Multiplying Fractions

  • Dividing Fractions

      • What are Multiplicative Inverses?What are Multiplicative Inverses?

      What are Multiplicative Inverses?

      Multiplicative inverses. That's a mouthful! Really, this term just refers to numbers that when multiplied together equal 1. These numbers are also called reciprocals of each other! Learn about multiplicative inverses by watching this tutorial.

      • What's a Reciprocal?What's a Reciprocal?

      What's a Reciprocal?

      Reciprocals are important when it comes to dividing fractions, finding perpendicular lines, dealing with inverse proportions, and so much more! In this tutorial you can review the basics about reciprocals.

  • Evaluating Expressions

      • What is a Variable?What is a Variable?

      What is a Variable?

      You can't do algebra without working with variables, but variables can be confusing. If you've ever wondered what variables are, then this tutorial is for you!

  • Adding Integers

  • Dividing Integers

      • Why Can't You Divide By 0?Why Can't You Divide By 0?

      Why Can't You Divide By 0?

      Why can't you divide by 0? This may be one of the most asked math questions. Get this question answered once and for all by watching this tutorial!

Further Exploration

  • Solving Multi-Step Fraction Equations

  • Solving Equations by Adding

      • What's the Addition Property of Equality?What's the Addition Property of Equality?

      What's the Addition Property of Equality?

      Solving equations can be tough, especially if you've forgotten or have trouble understanding the tools at your disposal. One of those tools is the addition property of equality, and it lets you add the same number to both sides of an equation. Watch the video to see it in action!

      • How Do You Solve an Equation Using Addition?How Do You Solve an Equation Using Addition?

      How Do You Solve an Equation Using Addition?

      Solving an equation for a variable? Perform the order of operations in reverse! Check it out in this tutorial.